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Ujima Radio

Ujima Radio

Bristol’s African and Caribbean community radio station

Ujima Radio is a Bristol community radio station broadcasting African and Caribbean music, culture, conversation and local voices. Based in the city and heard on 98FM, DAB and online, the station brings together reggae, soul, RnB, Bristol music, talk shows, arts coverage and community discussion with a strong focus on Bristol’s African and Caribbean communities.

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About Ujima Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 98.0 FM in Bristol
  • DAB – Available on digital radio in Bristol
  • Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK

Ujima Radio is one of Bristol’s most distinctive community radio stations, built around African and Caribbean culture, local conversation and music with a strong Bristol identity. The station broadcasts community programming around the clock, mixing local voices, specialist music, interviews, arts coverage and discussion from across the city.

The station’s sound leans heavily into reggae, soul, RnB, African music, Caribbean music, Bristol music and urban culture, but Ujima is much more than a music station. Its schedule includes breakfast shows, magazine programmes, health and wellbeing features, faith and society discussion, local interviews, current affairs and community-led conversation. That range gives the station a real Bristol texture rather than a generic playlist feel.

Ujima Radio’s role in Bristol is especially important because it gives airtime to communities, stories and cultural voices that are often underrepresented elsewhere. The station serves African and Caribbean communities in Bristol while also opening the door to anyone interested in the city’s music, culture, arts and grassroots conversation. It is a strong choice for listeners who want radio with personality, purpose and a clear sense of place.

Notable Presenters & Shows

The One Love Breakfast Show with BCFM and Ujima Radio brings together two Bristol community broadcasters for a weekday breakfast programme with music, local conversation and community energy. Rise Up Breakfast appears across the schedule with presenters including Donald Mack, Jesus & Raz, and Valentin, Marsha, Jhemir & Ikram. Big Man Talk with Bro Madu brings reggae, music and talk to the daytime schedule, while The Word with Miranda Rae is a magazine-style news and conversation show giving space to guests from politics, performance, activism and everyday Bristol life. Other named shows include Conversations! with Lynn Mareno, Cruising with DJ Propa Soul, Soul Health & Wellness with the Rev, The Cause Show with Jason & Jordan, Time with Divine, and The Kevin Philemon Show with BBC West.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Miranda Rae: Presenter of The Word with Miranda Rae, a live magazine-style news and conversation show featuring guests from politics, arts, activism, performance and Bristol community life.
  • Bro Madu: Host of Big Man Talk, a Ujima Radio show mixing reggae, music and conversation.
  • Donald Mack: Presenter of The Rise Up Breakfast Show with music, community conversation, humour, news and reggae.
  • Jesus & Raz: Presenters of a Wednesday edition of The Rise Up Breakfast Show, bringing music, interviews, local and global news, and morning conversation.
  • Valentin, Marsha, Jhemir & Ikram: Presenters of a Rise Up Breakfast edition featuring music, local discussion, interviews and morning features.
  • Lynn Mareno: Presenter of Conversations!, a Ujima show featuring African music, Afrobeat, Bristol music, reggae, RnB, soul and talk.
  • DJ Propa Soul: Presenter of Cruising, a Ujima Radio show with soul-led music and Bristol flavour.
  • Jason & Jordan: Presenters of The Cause Show, a programme spotlighting local talent and bringing communities together through music and conversation.
  • Miss Divine: Presenter of Time with Divine, featuring Bristol guests, interviews, laughter and evening conversation.
  • Kevin Philemon: Presenter associated with The Kevin Philemon Show with BBC West, showcasing and celebrating Black culture in the West through music and conversation.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://ujimaradio.com/

Studio email:
info@ujimaradio.com

Office:
0117 922 1600

Postal address:
Ujima Radio CIC
The Station
Silver Street
Broadmead
Bristol
BS1 2AG

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UjimaRadio98fm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ujimaradio/

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ujimaradio

Ujima Radio FAQ

What is Ujima Radio?
Ujima Radio is a Bristol community radio station focused on African and Caribbean culture, local voices, music, arts, discussion and community broadcasting.

Where is Ujima Radio based?
Ujima Radio is based in Bristol. Its postal address is Ujima Radio CIC, The Station, Silver Street, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 2AG.

Can I listen to Ujima Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Ujima Radio live online through Radio Player UK.

What music does Ujima Radio play?
Ujima Radio plays a wide mix of reggae, soul, RnB, African music, Caribbean music, Bristol music, urban music and specialist shows, alongside talk and community programming.

Is Ujima Radio available on FM?
Yes. Ujima Radio broadcasts on 98.0 FM in Bristol, as well as on DAB and online.